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CU53 ELO

2003 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

88,177 mi
Last recorded88,177 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Corolla69,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 ELO
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 88,177 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshners/sat nav holder ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded O/S & N/S (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 88,177 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshners/sat nav holder ()

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance Replaced - 501 bulb (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly - refit (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded O/S & N/S (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 78,908 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 78,908 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 68,295 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 54,503 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 54,503 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 47,497 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 35,511 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 35,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 24,643 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 21,701 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 19,003 miles

o/s/f wiper torn on edge not affecting vision.

Pass 4 Oct 2007 17,233 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 13,405 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Corolla?

Based on 4,239,724 MOT tests across 329,089 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,528
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
329,089
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 151,978
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 93,312
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,778
position lamp(s) not working 57,990
Brake pipe excessively corroded 51,013
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CU53 ELO is a 2003 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 69,689 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Corolla fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 151,978 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CU53 ELO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Corolla typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota Corolla is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CU53 ELO registered?

CU53 ELO is a 2003 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is CU53 ELO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU53 ELO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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